Medical Assistance Program
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Medical Assistance Program
Funder: Vikings of Solvang (Viking Charities Inc)
Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara County, CA
Contact: charity@vikingsofsolvang.org
Overview
The Vikings of Solvang assist people in paying for medical needs if they cannot afford to pay the expenses themselves. Requests are processed on a monthly basis.Mission
Local charity largely funded by members' donations with a mission to help people in Santa Barbara County with medical costs that they cannot afford to pay.- Hospital or doctor bills
- Medical equipment or devices not paid for by insurance
- Traditional medical care approved by medical professional organizations and insurance companies
Eligible Expenses
- Transportation or lodging
- Services not approved by medical professional organizations and insurance companies
What They Don't Fund
- Payment Method: Pays medical providers directly; does not reimburse patients for amounts already paid by patient, family, or friends
- Financial Documentation Required: Applicants must establish financial need and provide financial documents
- Insurance & Provider Assistance Requirement: Applicants must have sought insurance payments and financial assistance available from their providers before applying (e.g., Cottage Hospital has generous financial assistance programs)
- Processing: Monthly basis with possible requests for additional information
Important Policies
- Email: charity@vikingsofsolvang.org
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 293, Solvang, CA 93464
Contact Information
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Download Required Forms: Select and complete the appropriate assistance form:
- Medical Assistance Form
- Dental Assistance Form
- Other Assistance Form
2. Complete HIPAA Form: Download, fill out, and include HIPAA Form with submission
3. Gather Supporting Documentation:
- Financial documents establishing financial need
- Dental plan (if applicable)
- Medical provider statements or bills
- Proof of insurance coverage/denials
- Evidence of attempts to seek financial assistance from providers
4. Submit Application:
- Email completed application and all supporting documentation to: charity@vikingsofsolvang.org
5. Follow-up: Organization may contact applicant to request additional information
- First Name, Last Name
- Email, Phone
- Full Address (Address Line 1, Address Line 2, City, State, Zip Code, Country)
- Years at current address
- Date of Birth
- Name of Parent/Guardian (if applicable)
- Description of medical condition/diagnosis and how organization can best serve
- Employer and Insurance information
- Doctor information
- Date of Last Visit
- How you heard about the program
Required Information
- Tell us about your medical condition and/or diagnosis and how we can best serve you.
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